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Adopt a temporary green container and garden in the city!
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Temporary adoption of public green planters for urban enhancement
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Overview
The Adopt a Temporary Green Container and Garden in the City! program, managed by the Sud-Ouest Borough, offered residents the opportunity to adopt and maintain up to two temporary greening containers for one season, specifically to enhance urban biodiversity and neighbourhood appeal. The program is currently closed, provided no direct funding, and focused on local environmental beautification and maintenance activities.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increasing community impact
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Supporting volunteer engagement
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Activities funded
- Adoption and maintenance of temporary green containers (verdissement planters) in designated public areas.
- Implementation of greening initiatives to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and support biodiversity.
- Creation and upkeep of small-scale urban gardens to foster community engagement and environmental awareness.
Eligibility
- The applicant must commit to maintaining one or two greening containers for at least one season at the designated location (corner of Murray and Ottawa streets in Griffintown).
- Registration must be completed under an individual's name, even if maintenance is organized by a group.
- The applicant must agree to comply with the placement and maintenance guidelines set by the Arrondissement.
Eligible expenses
- No specific details about eligible expenses are mentioned in the information provided.
Eligible geographic areas
- Southwest Borough, Montreal
- Griffintown (corner of Murray and Ottawa Streets)
How to apply
1
Consult the program parameters
- Review the guidelines set for the pilot project in the provided form
- Understand the requirements and restrictions before proceeding
2
Submit your registration
- Complete the registration form available in the spring
- Provide all required details accurately
3
Receive Borough confirmation
- Wait for confirmation from the Borough regarding your application
- The selection follows a 'first come, first served' method
4
Commit to maintaining containers
- Commit to maintaining one or two green containers for at least one season
- Inform the Borough of any changes in your participation
Additional information
- The adoption of green containers is temporary, with installations anticipated to remain through the 2024 season.
- Applicants must maintain their assigned containers for at least one season and are responsible for all upkeep on public property.
- Only perennial plants with non-woody roots are recommended; prohibited species include invasive, toxic, allergenic, climbing species, and plants over 1.2 meters in height.
- The borough reserves the right to remove any installations deemed unsafe or non-compliant.
